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SYSTEM OVERVIEW...................................................................................................	3
Features......................................................................................................................	3
General Operation......................................................................................................	4
Quick View of System Functions...............................................................................	5
About the Master Keypad ..........................................................................................	6
About the Display and Indicators...............................................................................	7
Master Keypad Definitions ........................................................................................	8
SECURING THE PREMISES .....................................................................................	10
Checking System Status ...........................................................................................	10
Arming the System...................................................................................................	11
Entry/Exit Delays .....................................................................................................	13
Disarming the System ..............................................................................................	14
Bypassing Protection Zones .....................................................................................	15
Panic Keys / Chime Mode........................................................................................	16
USER FUNCTIONS......................................................................................................	17
Paging Feature .........................................................................................................	17
Using Powerline Carrier Device Commands (Lights On/Lights Off keys) ..............	18
Message Recording/Playback/Volume Control........................................................	19
Aux Function............................................................................................................	20
Clock/Calendar ........................................................................................................	21
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM..............................................................................................	22
General Information .................................................................................................	22
National Fire Protection Association’s Smoke Detector Recommendations............	23
Emergency Evacuation.............................................................................................	24
SYSTEM FUNCTIONS................................................................................................	25
Security Codes .........................................................................................................	25
Testing the System ...................................................................................................	26
Trouble Messages ....................................................................................................	27
Maintaining Your System ........................................................................................	28
SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATION...........................................................	29
FCC STATEMENTS ....................................................................................................	30
OWNER’S INSURANCE PREMIUM CREDIT REQUEST ....................................	33
LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM ...........................................................	35
ONE YEAR WARRANTY ...........................................................................................	36

Congratulations on your ownership of a First Alert Professional Security System. You have made a wise decision in choosing it, for it represents the latest in security protection technology today.

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Features

General Information

This system offers you three forms of protection: burglary, fire, and emergency, depending on the configuration of your system. The system consists of a master keypad for controlling system operation, various wireless sensors which provide perimeter and interior burglary protection, and optional smoke or combustion detectors to provide early fire warning. In addition, optional wireless keypads may have been installed to allow you to control the system away from the master keypad.

The system uses microcomputer technology to monitor all protection zones and system status, display appropriate information on the keypad display, and initiate appropriate alarms. Your system may also have been programmed to automatically send alarm or status messages over the phone lines to a central alarm monitoring station.

The user features of this security system are listed below. Ask your installer which features have been programmed for your system.

∙STAY and AWAY arming modes: You can protect either the perimeter only, or the entire premises.

∙3 panic key functions: Designated keys allow you to manually activate fire, personal emergency, or silent alarms. Refer to the PANIC KEYS section for detailed information.

∙Paging feature: Alerts you to certain system conditions by displaying code numbers that indicate the type of condition that has occurred. In addition, pressing the AUX key can send a predefined message to your pager, if programmed to do so (see AUX key function below). Refer to the PAGING FEATURE section for detailed information.

∙Real-time clock: Keypad displays current time. Refer to the CLOCK/CALENDAR section for procedures for setting the time.

∙Voice announcement of system status: The master keypad’s built-in speaker announces system status at the press of a key. Refer to the CHECKING SYSTEM STATUS section for details.

∙Message center: The system allows recording and play back of brief messages. Refer to the RECORDING/PLAYBACK MESSAGES section for procedures.

∙Device activation: Designated keys allow you to turn lights and/or other devices on and off. In addition, some devices (e.g., a light) may be programmed to activate automatically as a result of a system event such as an alarm or trouble condition. Refer to the USING DEVICE COMMANDS section for detailed information.

∙AUX key function: Designated key lets you activate a predefined series of keystrokes with a single press of the AUX key plus user code, if programmed to do so (see Paging feature above). Refer to the AUX FUNCTION section for detailed information.

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General Operation

Zones

Your system's sensing devices have been assigned to various "zones." For example, the sensing device on your entry/exit door may have been assigned to zone 01, sensing devices on windows in the master bedroom to zone 02, and so on. These numbers appear on the display when an alarm or trouble condition occurs.

Fire Protection

The fire protection portion of your security system (if used) is always active and will sound an alarm if a fire condition is detected. Refer to the FIRE ALARM SYSTEM section for important information concerning fire protection, smoke detectors and planning emergency exit routes from the premises.

Burglary Protection

Your system provides two modes of burglary protection: STAY and AWAY. STAY mode protects the perimeter only, allowing you to freely move within inside the premises. AWAY mode protects the entire system. Both modes provide an entry delay time that allows you to reenter the premises without setting off an alarm. For additional security,

you can turn the entry delay off when arming the system by using the NO DELAY key in

combination with the desired arming key. The system also allows you to bypass selected zones before arming the system, if desired. Refer to the BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES section. The system also provides a CHIME mode, for alerting users to the opening of protected doors and windows while the system is disarmed.

You must turn on ("arm") the burglary protection portion of your system before it will sense burglary alarms. To arm the system, enter your security code then press the desired arming key (AWAY or STAY). Refer to the ARMING THE SYSTEM section for detailed procedures and information.

Security Codes

At the time of installation, you were assigned a personal 4-digit security code. You must enter the security code when arming and disarming the system, and when performing other system functions. As an additional security feature, other users who do not need to know your code can be assigned up to 6 different security codes. Refer to the SECURITY CODES section for procedures on adding security codes to the system.

Alarms

When an alarm occurs, the keypad and sounders will sound, and the keypad will display the zone(s) causing the alarm. If your system is connected to a central monitoring station, an alarm message will be sent. To stop the alarm sounding, simply disarm the system. The zone(s) causing the alarm remain displayed indicating memory of alarm. Refer to the DISARMING THE SYSTEM section for information about clearing the memory of alarm display.

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NOTE:

= Boxes represent the entering of your 4-digit security code.

SECURITY FUNCTIONS

Checking system status:

STATUS

To arm in STAY mode:

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STAY

To restart exit delay:

(only if programmed and system armed in Stay mode)

STAY

To arm in AWAY mode:

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AWAY

To arm with NO DELAY:

AWAY

STAY

NO DELAY

To arm if Quick Arm is active:

(hold down for at least 2 seconds)

AWAY

STAY

To disarm the system and silence alarms:

OFF

To bypass a zone(s):

+ 2-digit zone number(s)

BYPASS

To turn Chime mode on or off:

FUNCTION

CHIME

* Security code is not required if Quick Arm is active. Instead, press and hold down the

key.

STAY

AWAY

MESSAGE CENTER

To record a message:

FUNCTION

RECORD

To stop recording before end of 20 seconds:

OFF

To play back a message:

FUNCTION

PLAY

VOLUME ADJUSTMENT

To adjust message playback/announcment volume:

+ [3] or [6]

FUNCTION

VOLUME

To mute system announcements:

FUNCTION

VOLUME

OFF

To restore announcement sounding:

+ [3]

or [6]

FUNCTION

VOLUME

OTHER FUNCTIONS

** Only the master code can be used to add or delete another user code.

To set the time and date:

+ [63]

FUNCTION

To activate or deactivate devices 1-6:

+ device number

FUNCTION

LIGHTS ON

LIGHTS OFF

To activate or deactivate devices 7 & 8:

+ # +

+ dev. no.

LIGHTS ON

LIGHTS OFF

To add a user code:

** +

+ user no. (02-08) + user’s code

CODE

To delete a user code (except Master Code):

** +

+ user number (02-08)

CODE

To turn Test mode on:

TEST

To turn Test mode off:

OFF

To use the defined AUX function:

Press and hold

key 2 secs (4 beeps) +

AUX

To send message to pager:

Press and hold

key 2 seconds (4 beeps)

AUX

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About the Master Keypad

General

IMPORTANT: If the keypad beeps rapidly upon entering the premises, an alarm has occurred during your absence and an intruder may still be on the premises. LEAVE

The	-
style	of all

		ARMED	READY
OFF	1	2	3
	RECORD	VOLUME	PLAY
AWAY	4	5	6
	LIGHTS ON	TEST	BYPASS
STAY	7	8	9
	LIGHTS OFF	CODE	CHIME
AUX	STATUS	0	#
	STATUS	NO DELAY	FUNCTION
	*

The keypad also features a built-in sounder which will sound during alarms and troubles. The keypad also "beeps" during certain system functions, such as during entry/exit delay times, in Chime mode, and when depressing any of the keys (to acknowledge the key press). In addition, a built-in speaker announces system status.

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About the Display and Indicators

Display Definitions (for other displays, see Trouble Messages on page 27)

ALARM:	Appears when an intrusion has
	been detected and the system is
	armed (also appears during a fire	AWAY LOW BAT AC
	alarm or audible emergency	INSTANT CHIME TEST
	alarm). Accompanied by the	STAY REC MESSAGE
	alarm). Accompanied by the	ALARM FIRE BYPASS FAULT
	protection zone in alarm.

AWAY: All burglary zones, interior and perimeter, are armed.

INSTANT: Entry delay is turned off.

STAY: Perimeter burglary zones, such as protected windows and doors, are armed.

FIRE: Appears when a fire alarm or fire fault is present. Accompanied by a display of the zone in alarm.

LOW BAT: Low battery condition in a wireless sensor (if zone number is displayed) or low system battery (if no zone number is displayed). If 00 is displayed, a wireless keypad (5827/5827BD) has a low battery condition.

AC: Appears when AC power is present. If not lit, the system is operating on backup battery power.

CHIME: Appears when the Chime feature is activated.

TEST: Appears when the system is in Test mode.

REC: Appears when in Recording mode.

MESSAGE: Appears when a message has been recorded and has not yet been played back.

BYPASS: One or more burglary protection zones have been bypassed.

FAULT: Appears when a malfunction is discovered in the system at any time; or if an open is detected in a fire zone at any time; or when a fault in a day/night burglary zone is discovered during a disarmed period. Accompanied by a display of the zone number in trouble.

LED Meanings

ARMED (Red) LED: ON = System armed

OFF = System disarmed

Blinking = System armed, but a fault exists

READY (Green) LED: ON = System disarmed, ready to arm

Blinking = System disarmed, not ready to arm (a fault exists)

NOTE: When the system is armed, the READY LED turns off.

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Master Keypad Definitions

NOTE: The system functions described below are for reference only, and require additional key entries to activate.

1.DISPLAY WINDOW: Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). Displays protection point identification and system status, messages, and user instructions.

2.ARMED INDICATOR: (RED) Lit when the system has been armed (STAY, AWAY, NO DELAY). Blinks when armed and fault exists.

3.READY INDICATOR: When lit, indicates system is ready to be armed; blinking indicates system is not ready (a zone is open).

4.PLAY KEY: Announces a user’s message if

one was previously recorded. See RECORD function.

5.TEST KEY: Tests the system and alarm sounder.

6.BYPASS KEY: Removes individual protection

zones from being monitored by the system. Displays currently bypassed zones.

7.CODE KEY: Allows entry of additional user codes that can be given to other system users.

8.CHIME KEY: Turns the Chime mode on and

off. When on, any entry through a protected delay or perimeter zone while the system is disarmed will cause a tone and voice descriptor to sound at the keypad.

9.INTERNAL SOUNDER: Source of alarm sounds (see "Summary of Audible Notifications" section).

10.FUNCTION KEY: Allows alternate key functions.

11.NO DELAY KEY: Used with STAY or AWAY

function to eliminate the entry delay. Alarm sounds immediately if entry is opened.

12.STATUS KEY: When pressed prior to arming,

the keypad will display all open zones, and will announce system status.

13.LIGHTS ON / LIGHTS OFF KEYS: Turns

lights or other devices on or off, if programmed by the installer.

14.AUX KEY: Can be programmed to either

perform a predefined function or to send a preset message to a pager.

15.STAY KEY: Arms the perimeter burglary

protection, guarding protected doors, windows and other perimeter protection points, and sounds an alarm if one is opened. Interior protection is not armed, which allows movement within your house without causing an alarm. Entrance can be made through an entry delay zone without causing an alarm if the system is disarmed before the entry delay time expires.

16.AWAY KEY: Completely arms both perimeter

and interior burglary protection for backup protection by sensing an intruder's movements through protected interior areas as well as guarding protected doors, windows, etc. Entrance can be made through an entry delay zone without causing an alarm if the system is disarmed before the entry delay time expires.

17.OFF KEY: Disarms the burglary portion of

the system, silences alarms and audible trouble indicators, and clears alarm trouble display after the problem has been corrected.

18.MICROPHONE: Used to record personal messages up to 20 seconds long.

19.SPEAKER: Source of audible internal warning and confirmation sounds, status announcments, as well as alarms (see "Summary of Audible Notifications").

20.RECORD: Activates the recording function to record personal messages.

21.VOLUME: Sets the volume of system announcements and status beeps.

––KEYS 0-9: Used to enter your individual security access code(s).

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Definitions

		4
19		5
		5
	ARMED	READY
1	2	3
RECORD	VOLUME	PLAY
4	5	6
LIGHTS ON	TEST	BYPASS
7	8	9
LIGHTS OFF	CODE	CHIME
*	0	#
*	NO DELAY	FUNCTION
STATUS	NO DELAY	FUNCTION

13 12 11 10

IMPORTANT!: When you use the keypad to enter codes and commands, press the keys within 2 seconds of one another. If 2 seconds elapse without a key depression, the entry is aborted and must be repeated from its beginning.

NOTE: Different timeouts may occur when defining auxiliary functions and setting the real-time clock.

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Checking System Status

General Information

Before arming your system, all protected doors, windows, and other protection zones must be closed or bypassed (see the BYPASSING PROTECTION section). Pressing the

STATUS key will announce all zones that are faulted, as well as any other abnormal

system condition, making it easier for you to secure any open zones.

READY LIGHT: The green READY indicator on the keypad will be lit if the system is ready to be armed. If blinking, the system is not ready.

Press the STATUS Key

Press the STATUS key once to announce the general status of the system. The following

phrases may be heard depending on the current state of the system: disarmed, ready to arm [message] [check system] disarmed, [not ready to arm], [message]

armed [away] [stay] [instant] [check system]

NOTE: Phrases in brackets are variable, and are announced only if appropriate in the current state of the system

Press the STATUS key twice† to announce specific system status. The following phrases

may be heard depending on the current state of the system: fire alarm [zone voice descriptors]

alarm [zone voice descriptors] fire fault [zone voice descriptors] fault [zone voice descriptors]

check system (indicates an RF Jam condition, communication failure [FC message], or keypad low battery condition; check the display for the specific condition occurring)

low battery [zone voice descriptors] system low battery

AC loss

zones bypassed

chime

† (second press must be within 5 seconds of first press)

VOLUME LEVEL: The volume level of system announcements can be increased or decreased. Refer to the MESSAGE RECORDING/PLAYBACK section for the procedure.

System Can Be Armed

The READY light will be lit when all protection zones have been either closed or bypassed. You may now arm the system as usual.

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Arming the System

Arming in Stay Mode

Use this mode when you are staying home, but expect someone to use the entrance door later. Close all protected perimeter windows and doors before arming. The green READY indicator on the keypad should be lit if the system is ready to be armed.

To arm in STAY mode:	+		OR press and hold		**
		STAY		STAY

Your security code** ** See Quick Arming paragraph.

The keypad beeps three times and displays the armed STAY message. The red ARMED indicator lights and the system announces “ armed STAY–exit now .”

When armed in STAY mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened, but you may otherwise move freely throughout the premises. Late arrivals can enter through the entrance door without causing an alarm, but they must disarm the system within the entry delay period or an alarm will occur.

Restarting Exit Delay While System Armed

Ask your installer if this feature is active for your system. If active, you can restart the exit delay at any time after arming in STAY mode. This is useful if you wish to open the entry/exit door to let someone in after arming the system, and avoids having to disarm the system and then re-arm it again.

To restart exit delay while system is armed in STAY mode: Press STAY key

Arming In Away Mode

Use this mode when no one will be staying on the premises. Close all protected perimeter windows and doors before arming. The green READY indicator on the keypad should be lit if the system is ready to be armed.

To arm in AWAY mode:	+		OR press and hold		**
		AWAY		AWAY

Your security code** ** See Quick Arming paragraph.

The keypad beeps twice, or beeps continuously if exit warning has been programmed for your system, and displays the armed AWAY message. The red ARMED indicator lights and the system announces “ armed AWAY–exit now .”

When armed in AWAY mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened, or if any movement is detected inside the premises. You may leave through the entrance door during the exit delay period without causing an alarm. You may also re-enter through the entrance door, but you must disarm the system within the entry delay period or an alarm will occur.

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Arming the System

Arming the System With No Delay

Use NO DELAY with STAY mode when you are staying home and do not expect anyone to use the entrance door.

Use NO DELAY with AWAY mode when the premises will be vacant for extended periods of time such as vacations, etc.

When armed with NO DELAY, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened, including the entrance door. You may leave through the entrance door during the exit delay period without causing an alarm, but an alarm will sound as soon as someone reenters.

To arm with NO DELAY:

AWAY

STAY

NO DELAY

Your security code** ** See Quick Arming paragraph.

Quick Arming

If Quick Arm was programmed by the installer, you do not need to enter the security code to arm the system. Instead, simply press and hold down the desired arming key for at least 2 seconds. The security code must always be used to disarm the system, however.

To arm if Quick Arm is active: AWAY or STAY

hold down for at least 2 seconds

To arm with NO DELAY if Quick Arm is active: AWAY or STAY then NO DELAY

hold down for at least 2 seconds

IMPORTANT: The Babysitter Code and Installer Code cannot disarm the system unless it was used to arm the system. In addition, if the system is armed by pressing and holding the Quick-Arm buttons, neither the Babysitter Code nor Installer Code can disarm the system.

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